🌱 Patch AM: How two injured Tigers are still leading before Friday’s home game

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In today's newsletter:

• How two injured Tigers are still leading before Friday's home game
• Former Centenary president now under statewide investigation—what we know so far

Also on today's calendar: Barn & Rummage Sale and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the burglar wear blue gloves? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 85 and low of 66 degrees.
• Thursday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, temps: high: 81, low: 59.
• Friday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 78 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Sidelined, But Not Silenced: Hackettstown's Bradley Morales Varela and Abdulai Bah Reflect on Injury and Leadership Away at Newton (tapinto.net) — Hackettstown High football players Bradley Morales Varela and Abdulai Bah are sidelined by injuries after last week's road loss at Newton, but they're still leading from the sidelines. They share how the setback is reshaping their mindset as the Tigers prepare to rebound at home this Friday night against Kittatinny at Morrison Field.
   

• Gov. Sherrill addresses misconduct reports as Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell remains under investigation (wrnjradio.com) — New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill says any credible misconduct reports must be fully investigated as Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell faces an internal probe over alleged inappropriate behavior and ethics issues. Caldwell, who previously led Centenary University in Hackettstown, is cooperating while outside investigators interview complainants, and state Republicans urge him to temporarily step aside during the review.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Hackettstown

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday September 10
• Anime Club: Teen →
  Hackettstown Free Public Library, 110 Church Street, Hackettstown
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Other local events

Thursday September 10
• Starry Story Time →
  Hackettstown Free Public Library, 110 Church Street, Hackettstown
  5:30 pm
• Council Meeting →
  215 West Stiger Street, Hackettstown
  7:00 pm
• Trivia Revolution →
  Czig Meister Brewery, 106 Valentine Street, Hackettstown
  7:00 pm
Friday September 11
• 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony →
  215 West Stiger Street, Hackettstown
  8:45 am
• Fall Clean Up →
  101 Miller Street, Hackettstown
  10:00 am
• Scrabble Club →
  Hackettstown Free Public Library, 110 Church Street, Hackettstown
  10:30 am
• Bingo Night →
  Czig Meister Brewery, 106 Valentine Street, Hackettstown
  7:00 pm
Saturday September 12
• Fall Clean Up →
  101 Miller Street, Hackettstown
  8:00 am
• Just Made Bakery Market →
  Just Made Bakery, 6 Riverside Plaza, 1892 US RT 57, Hackettstown
  9:00 am
Saturday September 19
• Barn & Rummage Sale →
  St Lawrence the Martyr Roman Catholic Church, 375 Main St, Chester
  9:00 am
Sunday September 20
• Chuck Wood Group Live at The Pattenburg House →
  Pattenburg House, 512 Co Rd 614, Union Township
  4:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• WCCC partners with national group to provide drone flight training to vets —James M Paterson Read on Patch

• Summer's Last Dance
  The tall grass bends and sways as it is caught by a gentle summer breeze, surrounded by the sun's amber glow and catching the warmth of the… (Nextdoor Woodfield)
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🗞 Nearby News

Washington

• Cops Turn Away Hundreds, Stop 'Pop-Up' Party Near NJ School (patch.com)
• West Jersey Football League Offensive Players of the Week, Sept. 3-5 (nj.com)
• Six-year-old found safe after Washington Borough home invasion early Saturday (wchram.com)

Blairstown

• Wallkill Valley boys soccer earns first win of season (advertisernewssouth.com)

Belvidere

• Football Player of the Week for Sept. 8: Highlighting the best of Week 2 (lehighvalleylive.com)

Ok Hackettstown! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he wouldn't get caught red handed. (Thank you Vicki B. for sending it in!)
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